Colosseum Underground Private Tour with Palatine Hill & Forum
Description
Relax as you experience the world's most iconic amphitheater on this Colosseum Underground private tour. You'll enjoy the undivided attention of your expert guide as you hear the secrets of Ancient Rome. Enjoy touring to the Roman Forum and the restricted-access Colosseum Underground and Arena. Join your private guide for a tour of the Roman Forum's evocative ruins, and hear the tales of power and betrayal; here, Julius Caesar was assassinated. From the Palatine Hill, enjoy a spectacular view of Rome, as you tour the former palaces of Ancient Rome's Emperors. Continue to the Colosseum. Step out onto the Arena Floor like you are a gladiator, before descending to Rome's underworld. In the Colosseum Underground, discover how the men and wild animals prepared for the brutal gladiatorial games. Your expert guide knows everything there is to know about the brutal blood sports the Ancient Romans loved. Get close to Ancient history on this Colosseum Underground private tour.
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Discover the fascinating history of Ancient Rome in the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum. See where Julius Caesar was assassinated and all the amazing architecture — including Temples and Victory Arches — of the Roman Forum.
Enjoy an amazing view of Ancient and modern Rome from the top of the Palatine Hill; once the home of Rome's Emperors. See where the Emperors lived and discover the true stories of their luxurious lifestyles.
Experience all the drama of the Colosseum, the world's most iconic amphitheater. Head underground to discover how men and beasts prepared for the fierce gladiatorial battles. Enjoy a walking tour of the amphitheater to see how mighty it is for yourself.
As you walk around the exterior of the Colosseum, you'll pause for a moment at the Arch of Constantine; the Triumphal Arch of Rome's first Christian Emperor. Discover the fascinating history of the Arch and how its iconic style spawned many copy-cats.
See one of the best-preserved Roman Victory Arches in the world.
See the victory arch which inspired the design of the Arc de Triomphe.
Once Ancient Rome's main street, the Via Sacra runs from the Roman Forum to the Colosseum.
One of the greatest Basilicas of secular Ancient Rome.
See the beautiful Ancient Roman Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, which was converted into a church in the 7th century.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- If it rains heavily the Colosseum may close the Underground Section without notice. in this case your guide will further explore other sections of the Colosseum and archaeological site.
- Please note that sprays are not allowed inside the Colosseum.
- NB: We will be able to confirm the underground section one month prior to the tour. In the event we are unable to secure tickets to the underground section we will offer a special entrance to the Tiberian House in the Forum.
Reviews(49)
This was a magnificent tour, and according to our amazing Guide, Elisa, entry is limited to 50 people. As a mechanical engineer, getting to see the underground system was so incredible. Having an archaeologist guiding the tour was just perfect. Even after all that going across the way to the Forum and Palatine Hill with her was also outstanding and she told us about discoveries that she had made over the years. It was a perfect day, and then she topped it off with an excellent recommendation for lunch. 100% yes!
Dear Thomas, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the underground system fascinating. It was a pleasure to share my passion for archaeology with you, and I'm glad you appreciated our time at the Forum and Palatine Hill as well. I'm also happy that you enjoyed the lunch recommendation! I hope to see you again for another adventure soon! Kind regards, Elisa
Roma Experience. Eliza was our private guide. She was so knowledgeable about the history of the area that made our experience so wonderful. We skipped every line and we were able to enjoy our time there. Felt like we saw everything and then some!
Dear Staci, Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed your private tour with me. It’s always a joy to share the rich history of Rome and help my guests skip the lines to make the most of their time. I'm delighted you felt like you saw everything and more! I hope to explore more of this beautiful city with you in the future! All the best, Elisa
We had a full day tour of the Colosseum Underground and The Vatican with Elisa and we cannot say enough to describe how wonderful the day was. She brought history to life and shared so much interesting information. We are a family of 5 - 2 adults and 3 teenagers and each of us walked away so impressed and hoping to return again soon for another tour with Elisa. We highly recommend booking! 5 stars for sure.
Linda, thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm so happy to hear that your day in Rome was so special. It makes me incredibly happy, especially for having made your teens happy about the tours. I'll be glad to welcome you back to Rome to show you more of the city's wonders!
Elisa provided an exceptional amount of insight and knowledge throughout the Colosseum underground, Forum, and Palatine. She brought to life everything that we saw. Her recommendation for other sights to visit turned out to be a highlight of our time in Rome.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring the Colosseum underground, Forum, and Palatine with me. It makes me incredibly happy to know that my insights brought the history to life for you. I’m also glad my recommendations for other sights added to your experience in Rome. Your appreciation means a lot to me!
Great exp.! Our guide, Stephanie, was very knowledgeable and definitely knew her way around all the areas. Was well worth the extra money for the private tour to skip the LONG lines.
Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience with our guide, Stephanie. It's great to know that her knowledge and expertise made your tour even more special. We hope to see you again soon for another adventure without the long waits!
This was as close to the perfect tour as you could get. It was absolutely worth every cent. Being able to do the underground of the Colosseum was the most wonderful experience. The tour was made so incredible by our guide Elisa. She bought all the sites to life, and being an archeologist who had actually worked in the forum, she was able to share so many insights in each and every stop of the tour. She was so passionate and made the day even more special for us. All the extra little stops you get to make with this tour, as well as the skip the line access everywhere, makes it a no brainer to do. Just book it, you will be so happy you did! Thank you so much Elisa for a truely wonderful day!
Dear Matthew, Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience on the tour. It's wonderful to know that I was able to made your day even more special. Your kind words about the underground of the Colosseum and the extra stops really highlight what we aim to provide for our guests. We're grateful for your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Best regards, Elisa
Just returned from our four day trip to Rome with our two grandchildren ages 12 and 15. Every activity was meticulously curated by Elisa and specifically tailored to the grandchildren. The Colosseum tour was extra special as Elisa was able to get tickets to the underground workings of the Colosseum. Our Sistine Chapel tour was outstanding. Visiting an art restoration studio and a private tour of the catacombs were truly memorable. Every guide and driver were knowledgeable and professional and interacted beautifully with the children. I highly recommend this wonderful luxury tour company.
Marcia, thank you very much for your kind words. I’m over the moon you enjoyed all the activities with me, my guides and the drivers. I hope this trip has been memorabile for your grandchildren. I hope to see you again, Elisa
The underground of the Colosseum has to be seen to be believed. The technology and architecture of the time is amazing. To see the pits the tunnels the lifts and the cages is a memory I will always treasure. The forum was spectacular the remains and the stories told by our guide were brilliant. I would highly recommend to anyone. Fantastic time and day out.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience exploring the underground of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. It's great to know that your guide helped bring history to life — we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again next time!
It was me, my husband, and our two daughters (10 and 17), and we had such a great time. Marta was a fantastic storyteller—engaging, knowledgeable, and thoughtful throughout. She was mindful of the heat, making sure we stayed in the shade and took water breaks often. She connected well with both our younger and older daughter and made the experience enjoyable for all of us. Marta was kind, authentic, and truly made the tour special!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you and your family had such a great time touring with Marta. It’s wonderful to know she left such a positive impression on your whole family. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in the future!
This is a must do! It was so worth it! Front of every line, getting to see the underground area and relics in the Forum! Tour guide was so knowledgeable. It was wonderful!!
Dear Anna, Thank you for your beautiful review. We are glad you enjoyed the tour and you appreciated even the archaeological area of the Roman Forum. Having dug here it is a special place for me and I’m truly grateful you understood the importance of the area. All the best, Elisa
